1:1 Millennium Falcon Cockpit Replica - Group Build

[SofaKing01]

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Sorry to hear life is smacking you around these last few days. Hope the shoulder heals fast and you're able to turn your attention to other things you enjoy while you recover.

Thanks... I like to consider myself as God's hacky sack... I can deal with the shoulder, it's the car repairs that are killing me... But things will get better soon. They always do.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Charge admission to "fly the Falcon with Chewie for 15 minutes", with you dressed-up in a Chewbacca suit. You'll have some money in no time... ... I'm not sure how you're able to get anything done in a hot Alabama garage to begin with, just knowing how my sister's garage down there can be. Anywho... Cooler months ahead.

LOL! That would be awesome! I still wonder what I could get if I sold it?

The weather has been, at times, unbearable!! But much better than last year. I also have a fan designed to dry floors so I have a constant blast of cool air. For the most part I can deal with the heat, it's the humidity that kills me. The thick air just sits and slows me down... The cooler months ahead should yield more progress!

 

[Robi-Wan]

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Sorry to hear about your setbacks. Injuries are no fun regardless of having a project to do or not. We all enjoy watching your progress. Makes me want to build one, too. Hang in there. We'll wait for ya'.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Sorry to hear about your setbacks. Injuries are no fun regardless of having a project to do or not. We all enjoy watching your progress. Makes me want to build one, too. Hang in there. We'll wait for ya'.

Hi Robi,

Thanks for the kind words and support. I'll still be here plugging away. I just wont be able to purchase the LEDs or other various greeblies for a while. But not to worry... I still have lots of scrap wood to keep me busy.

 

[Fuzzual]

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Like others have said, sorry to hear about the shoulder man. Take care and heal up!

 

[13doctorwho]

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Sorry to here you hurt your shoulder. You should fly your console to the medical frigate from The Empire Strike Back and get a replacement. Seriously, I hope you feel better...

 

[paplooo]

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[Fuzzual]

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Holy crap that is awesome!

 

[red4]

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Mesmerizing. I had to pull myself away.

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

Quick update... and then of course the rain moved in... GRRRRR

I sanded the platform smooth

Next step... KILZ Primer

 

[Yodamann]

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Looking good! How many primer coats is that?

 

[SofaKing01]

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Just one primer coat and LOTS of filler so far

 

[SofaKing01]

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Hi Gang,

I would have had updates but the weather is once again calling for showers but also... it's just REALLY hot and humid - more so than usual. But I am working on a several related side projects so hang tight!

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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Looking forward to updates.

 

[Fuzzual]

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ok my friend. This may seem like a dumb question, but its something I just have to know . . . whats with the rain? LOL! I am guessing there is a reason, but it seems where you live you always have to quit when it rains. But where I live, its best to be working in the shop while its raining I was just curious and have been FOREVER! HA!

Keep it up man, you are an inspiration to us all!!!

 

[red4]

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ok my friend. This may seem like a dumb question, but its something I just have to know . . . whats with the rain? LOL! I am guessing there is a reason, but it seems where you live you always have to quit when it rains. But where I live, its best to be working in the shop while its raining I was just curious and have been FOREVER! HA!

Keep it up man, you are an inspiration to us all!!!

When you're applying any sort of chemical that has to cure, you should never do it indoors. They are almost always toxic. You also can't apply these substances properly outside if water (rain) keeps falling on it. It can ruin the chemical structure, as well as the texture.

 

[Michael Bergeron]

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In addition to that damp air makes it very difficult to get a nice paint finish.

 

[Fuzzual]

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When you're applying any sort of chemical that has to cure, you should never do it indoors. They are almost always toxic. You also can't apply these substances properly outside if water (rain) keeps falling on it. It can ruin the chemical structure, as well as the texture.

I realize that you shouldn't apply toxic chemicals indoor man, and I also am aware of water ruining anything you are working on. It was more of a joke than anything anyway.

 

[SofaKing01]

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ok my friend. This may seem like a dumb question, but its something I just have to know . . . whats with the rain? LOL! I am guessing there is a reason, but it seems where you live you always have to quit when it rains. But where I live, its best to be working in the shop while its raining I was just curious and have been FOREVER! HA!

Keep it up man, you are an inspiration to us all!!!

Hey Hey!

The dreaded rain... All the building, sanding, filling, etc is all done in the garage / in the driveway - I don't have a workshop or basement. I've made a concerted effort to try to keep as much dust out of the garage trying to keep the cockpit clean as possible. Also, the cockpit is HUGE and takes up a lot of space. I have to pull out the table saw, a work table, the quad platform and barrels and other misc tools and items in order to have enough space to work. So... when it rains (and it ALWAYS rains in the afternoons during this time of year - although this year has been unusually rainy) I have to stop what I'm doing and quickly put everything back in the garage. If I had a basement or workshop - things would be MUCH different!

Also, I could never work in the garage with the door closed. The air is still so HOT and HUMID it's like working in a sauna! UGH... I'm no fan of summer - especially in the South.

 

[SofaKing01]

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When you're applying any sort of chemical that has to cure, you should never do it indoors. They are almost always toxic. You also can't apply these substances properly outside if water (rain) keeps falling on it. It can ruin the chemical structure, as well as the texture.

TRUE! Luckily, I've only had one disaster with the rain. I went inside to get measurements when a sudden downpour came through - all the tools, and several MDF pieces were sitting in the driveway... UGH...